Hassett Says US Still Recovering From Biden-Era Covid Spending
White House economist Kevin Hassett argues the U.S. economy is still unwinding effects of pandemic-era spending under the Biden administration.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has publicly stated that the United States is still working through the economic consequences of federal spending undertaken during the Biden administration's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report from CNBC.
Hassett's remarks align with a broader messaging strategy employed by the Trump administration, which has frequently sought to draw contrasts between its own economic stewardship and that of its predecessor. President Donald Trump has made this comparison a recurring talking point, using the Biden era as a benchmark against which current conditions are measured.
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The framing reflects a familiar political dynamic in which an incoming administration attributes ongoing economic headwinds to policies enacted before it took office. Analysts note that large-scale government stimulus programs often have extended economic aftereffects, including inflationary pressure and elevated public debt levels, that persist well beyond the period of initial spending.
Hassett, who has served in economic advisory roles across multiple Republican administrations, did not specify in the report a timeline for when the U.S. might fully emerge from those lingering effects. His comments come as the Trump administration navigates a complex macroeconomic environment shaped by both domestic fiscal decisions and global trade dynamics.
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